Simon's Wood trail

An area of wet woodlands and lowland heath providing an increasingly rare habitat which supports life for many birds and invertebrates. On this walk, you can explore the views, flora and fauna of the broadleaved and coniferous woodlands, the naturally created Heath Pond, and the rare delights of a heathland habitat.
Near to
Runnymede and AnkerwyckeStart point
Simon's Wood car park, Wokingham, Berkshire RG45 6AETrail information
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Windsor Road, near Old Windsor, Surrey, SL4 2JL (SatNav: TW20 0AE)
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